So perfect it stops you in your tracks, this cute little beach is a scallop of sand wedged between long walls of rock. Swimming here is like being in your own private bath. Definitely the couple's first choice, you'll either have it to yourself or you won't want to intrude on someone else.
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Claudio Corallo Chocolate Factory
28.1 MILES
Claudio Corallo is both an extraordinary person and a local institution. For over 40 years this native Italian has pursued an overriding passion for…
9.3 MILES
The Great Canine is the poster image of São Tomé, and an awesome sight. An enormous tooth of rock 663m high, it is a hardened column of magma, the remains…
0.63 MILES
In the running for island's best beach, Praia Cafė is a short walk from the pier, and should not be missed. A beautiful arc of sand, it also offers…
21.56 MILES
One of the original 'Big Five' roças of São Tomé, this was the plantation that kicked off the cocoa industry in STP, and it still farms the bean, albeit…
18.81 MILES
This impressive peak soars 2024m above the sea like a great green tooth bleeding mist. You can see it best from the EN-1 as you drive from Neves to Santa…
28.01 MILES
Alternately fascinating and repellent, the Mercado Grande is divided into two cavernous and adjacent halls, the Mercado Municipal and the newer, and…
27.33 MILES
Once the grandest plantation in STP, Agostinho Neto is now the grandest symbol of its decline. The impressive entrance, a wide boulevard leading to the…
27.96 MILES
While this roça (plantation) is modest in size, its buildings are in very good condition relative to those found elsewhere, and include the large manager…
Nearby São Tomé attractions
0.63 MILES
In the running for island's best beach, Praia Cafė is a short walk from the pier, and should not be missed. A beautiful arc of sand, it also offers…
0.71 MILES
While a bit worse for wear, this hillside map of the world, with the real world's equator running through it, does allow you to stand astride the primary…
7.97 MILES
The diminutive sibling of Cão Grande, this phonolite tower is best seen from Ilhėu das Rolas.
9.3 MILES
The Great Canine is the poster image of São Tomé, and an awesome sight. An enormous tooth of rock 663m high, it is a hardened column of magma, the remains…
18.81 MILES
This impressive peak soars 2024m above the sea like a great green tooth bleeding mist. You can see it best from the EN-1 as you drive from Neves to Santa…
19.63 MILES
This long and shallow gray-sand beach produces many rows of waves, hence 'Seven Waves Beach'. It's good for kids, beginner surfers, and a long beach walk,…
21.11 MILES
The much-advertised 'Mouth of Hell' blowhole on the seaward side of the EN-2, just after the Km17 marker, has lost its spark. Those on Ilhėu das Rolas are…
21.45 MILES
This botanical garden has scores of different species, many with medicinal uses. The personal tours here are excellent, with much local lore and history…
- placement: superzone
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
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